| Issue ID | 582155 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10152695 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 23/02/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated during sudden acceleration the vehicle veers to the left or right. The problem usually occurs while driving 40 to 50mph. Previously, the dealership replaced the strut due to a knocking sound coming from the front suspension. The veering problem did not occur until the strut was replaced. When the vehicle was returned to the dealer, it was determined the vehicle is designed to veer during sudden acceleration. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WALKER, LA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LEBLANCE NISSIAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 225-647-7261 |
| Dealer's city | GONZALES |
| Dealer's state code | LA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 70737 |